As a practice owner, you have two choices for your Revenue Cycle Management (RCM): hire staff or partner with experts. It’s not just about preference; it’s about profitability. Let's look at the numbers.
The Hidden Costs of In-House Billing
Many dentists believe keeping billing "under the roof" is cheaper. However, when you factor in the hidden expenses, the math changes:
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Salaries & Benefits A skilled billing coordinator costs $50k+ annually, plus insurance, taxes, and PTO.
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Training & Turnover Turnover is high. Every time someone leaves, you lose 30-60 days of revenue efficiency while training the replacement.
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Software Fees You pay 100% of the clearinghouse fees, upgrades, and IT support.
The Outsourcing Advantage
Outsourcing to Precise Dental Billing typically costs a percentage of collected revenue (usually much less than a full-time salary). This aligns our incentives with yours: we only get paid when you get paid.
In-House
Vulnerable to sick days, vacations, and staff turnover. Claims stop when staff stops.
Outsourced
Consistent, uninterrupted billing 52 weeks a year. No sick days, no gaps, just cash flow.
Conclusion & Pricing
The Verdict: If your practice collects over $40k/month, outsourcing is almost mathematically guaranteed to save you overhead and increase net collections.
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